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Berkeley Flea Market

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Citysearch | Check out this lively Berkeley scene, and you may end up with a date as well as an African mask for your living room.

You won't recognize the Ashby Bart parking lot on weekends without its SUVs and classic 1970s BMWs. The place fills up with screaming kids, Berkeley undergrads and an energetic African drum circle. You'll find...
citysearch.com - expert review - 11/15/2006
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User Reviews of Berkeley Flea Market

Yelp.com Review - by marsha w.

5.0 of 5 stars. Any given Sunday, you will find me at the flea market. I will be there damn near all day. Give me $100 and I will come out with way more than I can carry. Very diverse environment and the music is…
yelp.com - user review - 09/21/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Jen S.

4.0 of 5 stars. Take the BART to Ashby and you'll end up at the Berkeley Flea Market. Enjoy the music, browse the various stands full of jewelry, flowing skirts, people's unwanted items, cell phone/ipod cases, cheap…
yelp.com - user review - 09/11/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Nathan R.

4.0 of 5 stars. Kind of hit and miss. Some weekends they'll have jack squat, other weekends you'll find an original Nintendo with games for 10$, or a really old Drum & Bass cd you've been looking a long time for…
yelp.com - user review - 08/30/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Jeremy F.

5.0 of 5 stars. Ok how about this. Culture and lots of it. All walks of life and it is impossible to bored here. Their is a huge neighborhood drum line that plays for time of the Market. I have bought a great…
yelp.com - user review - 08/11/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by TJ Q.

5.0 of 5 stars. A fun place to stroll through on the weekend- it's nice to chat up the vendors and end up with lots of random books, records and art. I like the jamaican patties and looking through old postcards and…
yelp.com - user review - 08/10/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by paige m.

4.0 of 5 stars. good stone jewelery. beautiful tibetan wall hangings. tons of incense. and a peruvian stand that sits close to my heart because i love peru. and a drum circle where people are just letting allll…
yelp.com - user review - 08/09/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by grace m.

3.0 of 5 stars. REVIEW OF THE PORT-O-POTTIES ONLY: After consuming a can of Diet Coke, my poo particles moved me to find a place to drop the kids off at the pool, ASAP.
yelp.com - user review - 07/07/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Jenna M.

2.0 of 5 stars. Didn't really see anything that caught my eye. I've definitely been to better flea markets. So far all of the flea markets I have been to in CA have been a bust. Do people not sell used items at…
yelp.com - user review - 06/28/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Judy L.

4.0 of 5 stars. The Berkeley Flea market is also the place to get cast iron skillets for a good price - and bikes (that I'm certain were stolen at one point) - for a good price.
yelp.com - user review - 06/17/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Kay M.

2.0 of 5 stars. The Berkeley Flea Market makes good parking lot decoration (i.e., its just something other than cars to look at on the way to BART). But you wouldn't want to "go shopping" there. A lot of it is cheap…
yelp.com - user review - 06/07/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Pam M.

1.0 of 5 stars. All I can say is pathetic. I went on Sunday (not the day to go). I was looking for the guys who sell the refurbished cast iron pots, and found out they come on Saturdays. It looked like some of the…
yelp.com - user review - 05/28/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Brad L.

1.0 of 5 stars. I walked through the Berkeley Flea Market on my way to the climbing gym this weekend and, well, let's just say I saw a lot more stolen goods, drug deals and drum circles than I expected to see at 9:30…
yelp.com - user review - 04/28/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Anna L.

5.0 of 5 stars. Drum Circles, unique clothes, jewelry, odds and ends, music, art, incense, food, and the diverse people of Bizerkley and the Bay Area. What more could you ask for? Well, ample parking would be nice,…
yelp.com - user review - 04/20/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Darrin G.

5.0 of 5 stars. I've been going to the Ashby Flea Market since high school- p.s. visit the bead lady because the Ashby flea market is the BEST place for beads in the whole bay area in my opinion, you can get whatever…
yelp.com - user review - 04/06/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Cheryl D.

3.0 of 5 stars. I usually stroll through after having entirely too much to eat at the Thai Temple. I can walk off my heavy stomach and its almost a show. People asking my companion to buy something for me
yelp.com - user review - 03/31/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Sarah M.

1.0 of 5 stars. I went here today. Drove over an hour and a half from Sacramento. I don't even know why this is even considered a, "flea market" or "swap meet." 90% of the items to purchase are brand new…
yelp.com - user review - 03/30/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Irene S.

3.0 of 5 stars. the berkeley flea market has a lot of character, that's for sure. but quite frankly, they don't really have that much good stuff to buy.
yelp.com - user review - 03/24/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Meg T.

4.0 of 5 stars. I heart the Berkeley Flea Market. Once upon a time when my ex lived in Richmond, I'd be at this Bart on weekends to head home. I loved bartering, walking around and finding awesome items to send to my…
yelp.com - user review - 03/19/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Eric M.

2.0 of 5 stars. Eleven years ago, my friend bought a baggie of "Shaman's Smoking Blend" for five bucks at this flea market, which promised us a natural high more spectacular than we'd ever experienced before. Being…
yelp.com - user review - 03/02/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Bryan M.

5.0 of 5 stars. some merchants are mean here. i wish there was a better selection of super nintendo games. daniel m is totally right about the records. and in fact, the same guy he mentioned in his review told me his…
yelp.com - user review - 02/28/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by dj rage s.

5.0 of 5 stars. btown flea market... maaan how long has it been hear forever... lets hope it stays that way. rumors are always around that it will be turned into housing .. lets hope not!!! on to the market...…
yelp.com - user review - 02/27/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by daniel m.

1.0 of 5 stars. Uhh, within 5 minutes looking around a dude got up right into my face and told me a sob story about being falsely incarcerated for 14 years and asked if I could give him some money. Perhaps…
yelp.com - user review - 02/27/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Katherine I.

5.0 of 5 stars. This is a diverse, open-air flea market for earth-centered/artsy people looking for goodies. Whenever I travel to Oakland, I make sure to stop in because I really appreciate the diversity of…
yelp.com - user review - 01/17/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Nikhil B.

4.0 of 5 stars. Was with some old friends at the Berkeley flea market. There are a lot of cool characters just hanging out. If you are going on Sunday I recommend you eat breakfast at the Thai Temple beforehand. I…
yelp.com - user review - 12/16/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by becca o.

2.0 of 5 stars. 1.) That drum circle thing gets really annoying after a while. It's like the same beat over and over and over again. The only amusing part is that wannabe hippie lady who can't dance but does it…
yelp.com - user review - 11/10/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Mo R.

5.0 of 5 stars. I love this place! L.O.V.E. If I could kiss the ground they're set-up on, I would. I come here every other weekend and buy all kinds of stuff, but mainly the ladies who sell dried fruits. I buy a lot…
yelp.com - user review - 10/16/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Otter T.

4.0 of 5 stars. One thing I have to say about flea markets is that one doesn't go there specifically looking for something. Flea markets are the type of place where things find *you*. Lately I've been into wearing…
yelp.com - user review - 08/26/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Patrick M.

3.0 of 5 stars. Not so much into all the Nubian art. Every time I see the stuff I'm reminded of the time I was coerced into watching "Black Magic Woman" totally sober. Blech. Not one of Luke Skywalker's finest…
yelp.com - user review - 08/21/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Jennifer Y.

2.0 of 5 stars. I'm only giving it 2 stars just because it's not the most diverse market. At times i felt like i was in south africa and i did find cute earings, and this one vendor sells some pretty cool books for…
yelp.com - user review - 05/13/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Douglas F.

3.0 of 5 stars. i give the market a 3 for providing me and my cousin something to do on that day. most of it is junk, but there are a few vendors worth taking a look at. a vendor there had very up to date books for…
yelp.com - user review - 05/13/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Mc Matty b.

4.0 of 5 stars. I found "Patti LaBelle" scented bath salts. What I want to know is what fool sniffed Patti up and down long enough to create a bath salt in her honor? It smelled lovely - we bought a tub of her. I…
yelp.com - user review - 04/29/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by sheri n.

5.0 of 5 stars. okay, so it's not your typical flea market. it has a berkeley-esque feel to it...you know what i'm talking about! the smell of nag champa and/or other incense will greet you as u enter the lot [right…
yelp.com - user review - 04/10/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Traci S.

4.0 of 5 stars. The key to the Berkeley Flea Market is to walk in with lowered expectations. From that perspective, this place has no shortage of entertainment value and cool, interesting stuff to rifle through.…
yelp.com - user review - 03/19/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Nat M.

2.0 of 5 stars. This is a pitiful Flea Market. I don't know why people travel out of their way to shop here on the weekend...I used to feel ripped-off walking down there when it was two blocks from my house. The only…
yelp.com - user review - 03/15/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Bob D.

4.0 of 5 stars. Best place to get a free contact high while record shopping. What the Ashby Flea Market lacks in content, it makes up for in characters.
yelp.com - user review - 02/20/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by dan s.

2.0 of 5 stars. If you're into Nubian art, incense, or really looking for a fresh copy of your Black Panther tshirt to replace the original, this is the place for you. There were some interesting items (used…
yelp.com - user review - 12/31/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Farah S.

3.0 of 5 stars. Just when I think I've seen all that can be offered at the Berkeley Flea Market, I end up with a fabulous pair of earrings from Tibet, or a great out-of-print book or a funky top. Characters galore at…
yelp.com - user review - 12/31/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Trisha F.

2.0 of 5 stars. I've been to this market a few times and honestly not been impressed. The selection of wares is as decent as any other junk shop or flea market around complete with the dirty hippie/wet dog stank of…
yelp.com - user review - 12/26/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Baochi N.

1.0 of 5 stars. flea markets pervade my childhood memories: munching on crunchy cucumber sprinkled generously with chili and salt, staining my teeth with red-dyed pistachio nuts, asking my mother to buy me cheap…
yelp.com - user review - 10/16/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Abendigo R.

5.0 of 5 stars. Oh Lordy, this flea market rocks. If you want to reclaim someone's stolen Nike's for $7 or get an antique amp for $100, check it out. I found some vintage 70's bamboo furniture here that was…
yelp.com - user review - 08/30/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by mindy s.

2.0 of 5 stars. This place always looks exciting when you drive by it on a weekend- loud and lively like a flea market should be. But if you actually venture to the Ashby BART for a look-see, you might be a little…
yelp.com - user review - 08/22/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Pookie W.

4.0 of 5 stars. This is the only place that I know that sells pure Shea butter for non-ripoff prices. You can get a small container (a little goes a long way) of the stuff for $5 or $10. Rainbow wants you to pay at…
yelp.com - user review - 07/14/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by steven c.

3.0 of 5 stars. help! i think your dream catcher just broke my hacky sack. ugh. i'd have to say this is one of the most predictable flea markets in the area, but then again change scares me, so i guess it's not sooo…
yelp.com - user review - 05/10/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Mysterious Q.

4.0 of 5 stars. There's nothing like the Ashy BART flea market: always at least one drum circle going non-stop, used blue jeans, old iron pans, Mexican bootleg CD's, incense, conspiracy videos...what else do you…
yelp.com - user review - 04/19/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Maria C.

4.0 of 5 stars. This is on our "gotta do" list when visiting Berkeley, especially since my cousins live within walking distance of the Ashby station. I can hardly tear my kids away from the drummers and we all…
yelp.com - user review - 03/03/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Tony ..

3.0 of 5 stars. Good flea market although small. Right outside the Ashby Bart station. You'll know you're near when you hear the drummers bust out their throbbing rhythms. Mixed vendors, although I do notice a…
yelp.com - user review - 06/07/2005
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Yelp.com Review - by Andrew S.

4.0 of 5 stars. You definitely know you're in Berkeley when you come to this flea market. Located in the parking lot for the Ashby BART station, the smell of incense and the sound of bongo drums usually reach you…
yelp.com - user review - 05/13/2005
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